WAEC Agricultural Science 1996 Question 39

Question 39

Animal Anatomy and Physiology

One of the peculiarities of the intestinal tract of a fowl is the possession of

  1. A.cloaca
  2. B.stomach
  3. C.oesophageal groove
  4. D.large intestine
  5. E.ileum.
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Answer: A (cloaca)

Explanation

Birds have a cloaca, a common opening for faeces, urine and eggs.